Guests say
Elidir Cottage receives high praise for its peaceful rural location, friendly and helpful hosts, and easy access to local attractions and amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped and cosy atmosphere, with special mentions of beautiful views and thoughtful touches. While most found the cottage clean and comfortable, a few noted minor issues with bedding and some facilities needing updates. Overall, the property offers a relaxing base for exploring North Wales, with the positives far outweighing any negatives.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, though a few mentioned minor issues such as crockery not being spotless and towels being a bit hard. Overall, cleanliness was generally satisfactory.
The location is consistently praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to both local amenities and major attractions like Snowdonia and Anglesey. Guests found it ideal for exploring North Wales.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable and cosy, but several reviews mentioned uncomfortable or thin pillows and a worn mattress in the main bedroom. Most other aspects of comfort were positively received.
The cottage is described as well-equipped and spacious, with good parking and useful amenities. Some guests noted the need for updates, such as newer bedding, towels, and a few kitchen items, but overall facilities met expectations.
Many guests appreciated the warm welcome, local recommendations, and thoughtful touches such as homemade cakes and biscuits on arrival. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Named after the peak most prominent in its view, Elidir Cottage nestles in a perfect location for exploring Snowdonia and the Lleyn Peninsula.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Bluray Player, French Doors Leading To Patio
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Half Tester Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Patio with garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Parking. No smoking.. Named after the Snowdonia peak most prominent in its view, Elidir Cottage nestles on farmland just outside the quiet village of Bontnewydd. Detached from the farm buildings, this lovingly converted and tastefully co-ordinated 100-year-old property provides an idyllic setting and is the perfect base for relaxing or for exploring the Snowdonia National Park and the scenic Llyn Peninsula. Caernarfon Castle, Elidir (Electric Mountain), Mt. Snowdon and the isle of Anglesey can all be seen from the rear of the property and are well worth a visit. The cottage is a 10-minute walk from the village shop and pub or a 5-minute drive from the medieval walled town of Caernarfon, with its World Heritage listed castle. The Welsh Highland steam train passes through the village during the summer, providing scenic views from Caernarfon to Porthmadog. The Lon Eifion cycle path is accessible from the village and provides a popular route for visiting Caernarfon. Horse riding and golf are also available locally. The property is 5 miles from Dinas Dinlle beach, which is popular with families, or 20 miles from Ty Coch, the famous pub on a sandy beach. 15 miles to the west is the world’s longest zip wire ride at Bethesda quarry. Elidir Cottage can be booked with Gadlas (ref OE9) to sleep up to 10 guests. Shop and pub ½ mile.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Caernarfon Castle
- Penrhyn Castle
Reviews (21)
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Paul Salisbury
A fabulous venue for out and about around Snowdonia. Everything seemd to be less than 45 minutes away, with Caernarfon just 10 mins. The facilities at the cottage were great and the location really quiet for a relaxing stay. Well worth a visit.
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Dorothy Howland
Very peaceful location. Excellent centre for visiting Snowdonia and the NorthWelsh coast.
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Peter
Very nice location, friendly hosts.. good position for base to travel around North Wales